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| I grew up in Northern California and gained a love for fishing at a very young age. I caught my first fish, a redtail surf perch, when I was 3-years old, while fishing with my parents. Both sides of my family have a long history of fishing, so it is not surprising I followed that path. During my high school years, like many kids at that age, I got on the wrong path, spending time with the wrong crowd from time to time. Fishing for steelhead and salmon on the Russian River helped keep me out of trouble and got me back on the right path in life. Growing up in an area that offered excellent fishing opportunities also helped me gain a true appreciation for the resource, and of the need for sustainable management of that resource, both for overall ecosystem health and for future generations to be able to enjoy the same quality fishing as I had. My path led me to Humboldt State University in Arcata, California. For a kid that did not like high school much at all, going to college was quite an accomplishment. My Bachelors degree is in Fisheries Biology, and my Masters degree is in Water Quality. During my years in Humboldt County, I spent a great deal of time fishing for the abundant freshwater species such as trout, steelhead, and king salmon, and the many marine species that existed off the coast, like ling cod, various rock fish, and the occasional halibut, coming to appreciate the unique beauty of each species. It was also in Humboldt County where I first learned of the art of Gyotaku, (pronounced ghee-oh-tah-koo), the Japanese art of fish printing. Gyotaku originated over 100 years ago as a way of recording trophy catches prior to the modern day camera. Today Gyotaku has become a popular art form enjoyed by many, and the prints are said to bring good luck to fishermen. Being a die-hard fisherman, who also had an appreciation of art, Gyotaku seemed to me to be the perfect combination of fisheries and art. I have spent many years learning the art form, trying new techniques and experimenting with various fish species, and enjoying the creation of high quality and unique fish prints almost as much as I enjoy fishing. I decided to take my Gyotaku art work to the next level, and start One 4 Fish Prints, a business dedicated to quality fish prints, sustainable use of our fisheries resources, conservation of existing fish populations, and the advancement of the Gyotaku art form. My goal is to provide each customer with unique fish prints that accurately portray the species being printed, and will provide the customer with a work of art that will bring viewing enjoyment for years to come. Fish On!
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